Riflemen.

Riflemen. All British infantry are now riflemen; but till 1854 riflemen were the exception, the army generally having the smooth-bore 'Brown Bess.' During the Peninsular war the 60th and 95th Regiments were armed as riflemen, taught light infantry drill, and clothed in dark green. The 95th became the 'Rifle Brigade.' The 60th are called 'The King's Royal Rifle Corps.' In 1881 the 26th and 90th were linked to form the 'Scottish Rifles,' and dressed in green; while the 83d and 86th Foot were formed into the 'Royal Irish Rifles.' See also VOLUNTEERS.